Ignorance really, really is bliss. It’s possible to go through your entire life blissfully unaware of what’s going around you on a personal level and be completely happy. Granted, this isn’t always the case. I’d rather not be ignorant about things like global warming and animal testing. Big pictures, they should be taken seriously. But I’ve found out that petty stuff like friendships or people being rude to you is something that you can just ignore and be a little more happier.
But surely it’s possible to cross the line somewhere.
Dustin Kessler is a 17-year old German boy suffering from cardiac insufficiency, a rare heart disease. His heart pumps blood at a rate inadequate to fill tissue metabolic requirements. Two years ago, Dustin had his first heart attack, and subsequently, the attacks became more frequent, and his condition became worst. Thankfully, earlier this year, the doctors managed to find a suitable heart donor and through a 60-hour surgery, they successfully engrafted the heart of a 23-year old in Dustin.
The surgery cured Dustin from cardiac insufficiency, but his new heart was too weak for his body. It pumps only 10 times per minute, a rate so slow the blood in his veins started to dry up. This would cause the arteries and blood vessels in his body to clog up, making it more difficult for the heart to pump blood to the rest of the body.
Through countless surgeries, a 2-week coma, a pacemaker and medical pumps, Dustin’s life expectancy is down to 1-2 weeks now. He’s feeling the strain, and he’s giving up hope.
Please help, and pray for a holiday miracle to happen. @reply (@Dusel) him on Twitter, and add the hashtag #prayfordustin in all your Tweets. You can also follow his blog here.
If I were ignorant about Dustin, I definitely won’t be too cooped up worrying about his condition. But if I wasn’t, I don’t think I’d be more… mature?
I dunno, this opened up new doors for me. How could people be so happy about mediocre things such as shopping sprees and manicures while the other half of the world is dying?!?!
Life sucks.
On the bright side, Jason, Jonathan, Shu Qi and Keith have all arrived safely in their respective destinations. I’ve talked to Jason, Jon and Keith, and they all seem to be okay and more or less contented. Thank God.
I really really really miss my friends. Ivan made me smile today, I’m going to message him tomorrow to thank him. The stupid boy is offline already, he has school tomorrow morning (hahaha). GUYS WHERE ARE YOU? SAVE ME FROM THIS LONELINESS! LET’S GO OUTTTTTTTT!